Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Macon County Airport (K1A5)
Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.
Partly Cloudy
28°C
83°F
| Humidity | 54% |
| Wind Speed | SW 13 km/h |
| Barometer | 29.89 in |
| Dewpoint | 18°C (65°F) |
| Visibility | 16 km |
| Heat Index | 29°C (85°F) |
| Last update | 8 May 1:50 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Nantahala Lake NC
This Afternoon
High: 27 °C
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 16 °C
Severe
ThunderstormsThursday
High: 24 °C
Severe
ThunderstormsThursday Night
Low: 12 °C
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 21 °C
Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 6 °C
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 20 °C
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 7 °C
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 21 °C
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 27. West southwest wind around 16 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 16. South southwest wind 14 to 21 km/h, with gusts as high as 29 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 16 to 23 km/h becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 10 to 16 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind 8 to 13 km/h increasing to 21 to 26 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 km/h.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Additional Forecasts and Information
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Point Forecast:
Nantahala Lake NC
35.17°N 83.66°W (Elev. 3012 m)
35.17°N 83.66°W (Elev. 3012 m)
11:37 am EDT May 8, 2024
1pm EDT May 8, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
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